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Becoming a Barrister & Life Under the Wig

28-07-20 @ 12:00 pm / Matthew Hickey OAM KC, Claire Schneider, Sophie Gibson, Joshua Sproule

What's the difference between a barrister and a barista? What skills and experience do I need? Will I say "good bye" to my social life if I become a barrister? Do I have to wear that silly wig? Whether you are considering a career as a barrister or curious as…

Commissions of Inquiries and Inquests – perspectives from the bench and each side of the Bar Table

21-07-20 @ 12:30 pm / Nicholas Andreatidis KC, Matthew Hickey OAM KC, Claire Schneider, Sophie Gibson — Inquiries & Coronial Inquests

What will the seminar cover? You will hear from experienced panelists, who have acted in a variety of roles in commissions of inquiries and inquests (COIs), on how to best plan and execute your client's strategy, when engaging with these unique legal processes. Discussion will include: How COIs differ from…

Fiduciary duties: a mystery or not?

01-07-20 @ 12:30 pm / Glenn Newton KC, Matthew Hickey OAM KC, Bianca Kabel — Commercial Equity, Corporations

What will the seminar cover? How fiduciary duties arise and their scope Why are fiduciary duties important? The "go to" cases Ancillary liability under Barnes v Addy and whether the Corporations Act provides a statutory equivalent Relief, including the obligation to account and the "last resort" constructive trust How "reasonable…

Queensland’s Human Rights Act: turning up the heat for Australian climate change litigation and development approvals?

25-06-20 @ 4:30 pm / Damian Clothier KC, Bianca Kabel, Joshua Sproule — Land Law & Property, Native Title & Cultural Heritage, Planning & Environment, Resources & Energy, Class Actions

What will the seminar cover? Globally, claimants are increasingly relying on constitutional and human rights laws in the attempts to hold governments and corporations accountable for addressing climate change. In this rapidly expanding area of the law, the panelists provide a practical overview of the Human Rights Act and its…

So, you’re telling me there’s a chance: the preparation and presentation of claims for loss of opportunity damages

27-05-20 @ 12:30 pm / Matthew Jones KC — Corporate Insolvency & Bankruptcy

What did the webinar cover? Loss of opportunity cases can present significant challenges, as a party seeks to establish the likelihood of one or more hypothetical scenarios, and the value of an opportunity lost. This presentation detailed a proper approach to a loss of opportunity case, including what must be…